"I was."

There was honesty there. Because he had been. Admittedly it was centuries ago, and it had been a very long time since he'd put his nose down in a book of law or appeared in court to hand down any rulings. So long that he barely remembered most of it other than the night he'd gotten jumped. But Astarion didn't think it would be that much of an issue to step back into that role if the opportunity presented itself.

Or if it was needed of him.

He'd have to do some reading to refresh his memory or learn something new, but that was already more or less how he liked spending his time.

"I fail to see how that would be of any use to you."

He tilted his head, "... Though I'd guess I'm about to find out."